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Palatine Hill

Rome was founded on this hill.

Cincinnatus

A famous Roman patriot who 'left his plow' to save Rome.

Horatius Cocles

Bravely defended the bridge across the Tiber against Lars Porsenna and the attacking Etruscans.

Symbol of Zeus

Eagle .

Tunica

The basic Roman garment that all wore.

Apodytērium

Dressing room.

tepidārium

Warm room.

strigilēs

Curved instrument for scraping oil, dirt, and dead skin.

thermae

Baths.

triclinium

Dining room.

The Pantheon

A building notable for its dome and its oculus, dedicated to all the gods.

Apennines

The mountain range that goes through Italy.

Latin expression 'ab obo usque ad mala'

Used in association with meals.

festina lente

A Roman saying representing the idea that slow and steady is better than fast and reckless.

Aeneas

The ancestor of the Roman race, came to Italy from Troy.

Iēntāculum

Breakfast.

Prandium

Lunch.

Cēna

Dinner.

Circus

A structure in ancient Rome used for chariot racing.

Senetores

A group of distinguished citizens who met in the Curia and advised the consuls during the Roman Republic.

Vos

You.

Ego

Me/I.

Nōs

Us.

Mihi

To me.

-erunt

Past tense.

-vimus

Past tense with we (action complete).

-vit

Past tense of verb (normal) (complete).

-vistis

Past tense with you all (complete action).

-bat/-bant

Past tense action not complete (were).

bit/bunt

Future tense of a verb.

-bo

Future tense (I).

Quod

Because.

Pugnāvit

Fought (we put was fighting) (action was complete).